Los Angeles Rams defensive run game coordinator history

Giff Smith

Smith is the defensive run game coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams since the 2024 season. Smith's record as the team's defensive run game coordinator was 9-6-0, making him the most successful defensive run game coordinator in Los Angeles Rams history.

Eric Henderson

Henderson was the defensive run game coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams in the 2021-2023 seasons, a total of three years. Henderson's record as the team's defensive run game coordinator was 27-24-0, making him the second-most successful defensive run game coordinator in Los Angeles Rams history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2021, 2023) and had a 4-1 record under Coach Henderson in playoff games. In 2021, the Los Angeles Rams faced off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI and the Rams, under the direction of head coach Sean McVay, won 23-20.


Los Angeles Rams defensive run game coordinator record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Giff Smith 2024 9-6-0 60.0% 0-0
Eric Henderson 2021-2023 27-24-0 52.9% 4-1

Los Angeles Rams defensive run game coordinator facts

  • Eric Henderson was the first defensive run game coordinator in Rams history in 2021.
  • Eric Henderson coached the most seasons as the Rams's defensive run game coordinator at three seasons.
  • Giff Smith is the current defensive run game coordinator, starting ahead of the 2024 season.